Curriculum & Instruction

If you have a passion for teaching and want to mold the next generation of critical thinkers, then you belong with us.

Our curriculum and instruction program prepares you to use and evaluate learning tools for students K-12. You'll explore teaching materials, different students' educational needs, and various educational subjects.

Counselor Education

Counselors provide classroom guidance and organize programs to meet the students' developmental and special needs. They also help students with personal, family, educational, mental health, and career decisions and problems.

Our Counselor Education program offers specializations in mental health counseling and school counseling.

Exercise Science

If you are interested in the effects physical activity has on the human body, biomechanics, exercise physiology and motor control, then kinesiology is the program for you.

We offer two bachelor’s degrees in kinesiology: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Our students get hands-on experience with student-athletes during the many different sports seasons.

30 years of Service

Mrs. Kathryn Riedel, Assistant Dean in the College of Education, was honored for her 30 years of service to UL Lafayette students and faculty. Mrs. Riedel has been an integral part of the College of Education's professional preparation and development of qualified educators. Her hard work and dedication is greatly appreciated by the College of Education as well as all departments within the college.

30 years of Service

Dr. Mary Jane Ford, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, was recently honored for 30 years of service with UL Lafayette. Dr. Ford has left an indelible impression on future and practicing teachers and is well-known for being a life-long learner in mathematics and instructional technology. Her accomplishments, dedication, and selflessness are immensely appreciated by the Department of Educational Curriculum & Instruction and the College of Education.

Research Association of Minority Professors Conference

During the 34th Annual Research Association of Minority Professors Conference held in Washington, D.C. on February 5-7, 2015, Dr. Paula S. Montgomery, RAMP President is pictured with the President-Elect, Dr. Clara Young of Auburn University at Montgomery.

On Saturday, February 7, 2015, Dr. Montgomery "passed the torch" to Dr. Young during the swearing in of new officers at the annual business meeting.

People magazine recognized Joseph "Gabe" Sonnier, who received his bachelor's degree in 2008 in Elementary Education from the UL Lafayette College of Education. Sonnier became principal of Port Barre Elementary School, an elementary school where he once served as a janitor.

His lesson: "It's not where you start, it's how you finish." Geaux Gabe! You make us proud and inspire us!

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has been awarded a nearly $1.2 million National Science Foundation grant to recruit and develop math and science majors into highly-qualified middle and high school teachers.

"The objective is to prepare undergraduate students proficient in math or the sciences for careers as teachers as a way to boost the number of high-quality science, technology, engineering and mathematics teachers in middle and high schools," said Dr. Peter Sheppard, Department Head of Educational Curriculum and Instruction.

Annual Research Association of Minority Professors Conference

On Friday, February 6, 2015 during the 34th Annual Research Association of Minority Professors Conference hosted by Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Roslin Growe was awarded the Dr. Frank T. Hawkins Distinguished Scholar Award. RAMP presents this prestigious award to a member who has made significant contributions to the field of knowledge regarding his/her discipline and thus, has become recognized for those achievements by other scholars/leaders in the field. This award is presented annually to a recipient during the RAMP Conference.

CAEP Call for Comments

The College of Education is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on November 13 – November 15, 2016. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the visiting team.

College of Education

"Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela

In the UL Lafayette College of Education, we are proud to be a global leader in educational change through our advocacy, collaboration, and innovation. Through our academic programs, our students develop the skills, knowledge, and reason to go out and change the world.

Our dedicated faculty and staff are at the top of their fields, training both teaching and non-teaching professionals for careers in education as certified teachers, guidance counselors, and more — or for careers in kinesiology fields physical therapy, athletic training, coaching, cardiac rehabilitation, sports management, and occupational therapy.

Our coursework is designed specifically so you will have the knowledge you need to build your skill set — and to apply those skills in classrooms and clinics. Those skills come from from field experiences, clinical rotations, internships, and student teaching, which lead to exceptional professional career opportunities. We are proud that our students successfully secure jobs from schools or settings as they complete their internship or student teaching every semester.